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Viewer Comments & ReviewsHearing Loss - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your hearing loss?
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Comment from: tmi, Female (Patient)
Published: July 31
Two days after receiving Tdap vaccine lost my hearing, same thing happened to my friend. Prednisone did not help her, but perhaps she waited too long. I went to the doctor in less than a week so hope prednisone works. Related Reading: Prednisone
Comment from: Granny V, 75 or over Female (Patient)
Published: July 05
I suffered hearing loss after firing a pistol. It happened immediately as soon as the gun went off. I was in an enclose area. It happened about three weeks ago. My doctor put me on Prednisone, but so far it has not helped. Related Reading: hearing loss Must Read Articles Related to Hearing Loss
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I was a Weapons Specialists in the US Army during the war in Viet Nam. I ruptured my ear drum while firing mortars. I was 19 years old in 1968. I am 63 now. My hearing is substandard.